fmcprint

i found an original frame (recently repainted)
unknown year, but old (Chicago series)
original head tube label, seatpost & crankset
and a new fork, stem, and drops
pic attached

for $100
should i buy?

fmcprint

p.s. i heard these are heavy, does anyone know how heavy they are?

edw

built up they were in the 35+ range. you should be able to get the whole bike for 100

jroth

check out working bikes coop. they may have a few continentals and/or varsitys

fmcprint

piece of ****?

fmcprint

well i really want a kilo tt frame, but spicer isnt answering the phone
im looking for a track frame with similar geometry to the kilo if anyone has seen any

Ride Among Us

My first fixed geared bikes were schwinns. I loved them. But i didn't realize how heavy they were because I had nothing to compare to. Now when I lift up a schwinn I laugh. Get any other old roadbike frame and you'll be better off. Weight means so much.

edw

seriously???? have you looked??? There are tons of track frames around.

fmcprint

i know
but im looking to spend 200
and im kinda new to track frames
ive been on my computer for about a week looking for a frame

edw

craigslist, ebay, co-op, or spend more. good luck.

SF Valley

$100 is on the expensive side. Depending on your location, I've seen them being sold for half the cost of that. I bought my complete continental for $40.

I commute with a fixed continental and I don't care if it's heavy. Gives me a better workout.

Dyoon

Dude not worth it the frames are heavy as hell. I bought one for $50. Waste of $50.